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Virtual lobbying during pandemic ‘not the same’ as in-person lobbying, despite major savings, say lobbyists

Virtual lobbying can save some organizations thousands of dollars in transportation costs and venue rentals, but many still prefer in-person lobbying for the personal connection.

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT
August 9, 2021

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Travel barriers at border a top issue in pandemic-lobbying entering fall, 559 registrations to lobby

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

There is a total of 559 active registrations related to COVID-19 on the federal Lobbyists’ Registry, according to a search of the registry on Sept. 8. The Tourism Industry Association of Canada leads as the most active organization which includes discussing the pandemic among its advocacy priorities, and has filed 127 communication reports between January and July.

Travel barriers at border a top issue in pandemic-lobbying entering fall, 559 registrations to lobby

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

There is a total of 559 active registrations related to COVID-19 on the federal Lobbyists’ Registry, according to a search of the registry on Sept. 8. The Tourism Industry Association of Canada leads as the most active organization which includes discussing the pandemic among its advocacy priorities, and has filed 127 communication reports between January and July.